Don’t allow youthful activities cut short your lives – IGP Disu charges Nigerian youths

Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has warned Nigerian youths to avoid having their ambitions cut short due to criminality, violence, or other exigencies. During the police force's celebration of International Youth Day in Abuja, Disu emphasized that certain youthful behaviors could undermine their future prospects.

He stressed the need to prevent aspirations from being sacrificed on the altar of youthful impulsiveness, criminality, or violence. "As we approach the 2027 electoral cycle, I urge you to keep in mind a simple yet profound truth: once political contests and campaigns conclude, political figures will shake hands and reconcile. However, young Nigerians who fall victim to electoral violence do not return home," the IGP cautioned the youth gathering.

Disu reminded the youths of their constitutional rights to engage in political activities, support parties, voice opinions, and campaign for candidates. However, he reiterated the police force's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for democratic practices. The force would protect citizens, facilitate peaceful campaigns, and secure candidates, campaign venues, and public spaces in accordance with the law.

The IGP emphasized that the police would not protect violence or accept the recruitment or mobilization of young Nigerians for hostile agendas.

The Inspector-General urged all young Nigerians with smartphones to exercise caution regarding their digital footprint. He stressed the importance of verifying information before sharing and considering the impact of online actions on real people. "Your voice holds value in the digital realm," Disu concluded, urging the youths to think before they act and verify information before engaging online.